2021高考英语(浙江专用)大二轮总复习定时训练(13).docx

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体裁：夹叙夹议文　话题：人生态度　时间：15分钟
As my husband，Mark and I rode our bicycles on the tree－lined streets in our neighborhood this spring，we took great __1__ from the beauty and fragrance of the flowering trees and shrubs.We drew in deep breaths as we passed by the honeysuckle and lilac，and __2__ their sweet scents.
One particular street is lined with Bradford pears.The flowers __3__ in early spring and bring a magnificent burst of __4__．We made our route __5__ when the buds started to open in order to be surrounded by the canopy of __6__ that the street trees provided.Last week，for three consecutive(连续的) days，we biked that __7__．
On the fourth day，as we approached the street，I mentioned to Mark that we should __8__ again.
He said，“The flowers are __9__ and there is nothing to see.”
I turned to look down the street and saw a __10__ of white blossoms on the trees and said，“No，those trees are in full bloom！”
I was __11__ at what Mark said.How could he have seen the same trees as __12__ and past their prime flowering time，and I saw them in full bloom. __13__ our perceptions at that moment in time were amazingly __14__．
I can see no point in arguing or trying to __15__ Mark about his perceptions.Perhaps my view of life tends to lean towards __16__.Maybe because of my spinal cord injury and the life I have regained，I view things differently，as I see life full of __17__．
Spring is an ever __18__ season.One strong rainstorm or heavy wind removes the blossoms from the trees.The growing cycle that follows __19__ the new growth of leaves，followed by the emergence of fruit.Some people choose to spend their lives focusing on the faded flowers __20__ others see their lives flourishing with flowers.
【语篇导读】　本文是夹叙夹议的文章。作者和丈夫在春天骑车看花，丈夫看到的是一幅凋零的景象，而在作者眼中却是一番鲜花烂漫的景象，由此作者生疏到，人们的世界观是不一样的，对待同一事物，有人悲观，有人乐观。
1．A.pleasure B．trouble C．lesson D．benefit
解析　依据语境，作者和丈夫看到鲜花盛开的景象应当感到“欢快”，故用pleasure。
答案　A
2．A.reflected B．experienced
C．tasted D．received
解析　依据上文的描述，作者和丈夫“体验”到了鲜花发出的芳香。
答案　B
3．A.fall B．arrive C．wave D．appear
解析　由下文中的“in early spring and bring a magnificent...”可知，此处表示花刚刚“消灭”。
答案　D
4．A.feeling B．laughter C．color D．tears
解析　花蕾绽放，是一幅“颜色”斑斓的景象。
答案　C
5．A.possible B．purposeful C．meaningful D．changeable
解析　从后文中的“作者和丈夫为了被鲜花包围”可知，他们的路线很明确(purposeful)。
答案　B
6．A.leaves B．grass C．flowers D．shade
解析　从上文中的“when the buds started to open”可知，作者和丈夫是想被鲜花环绕。上文中的“The flowers”也是提示。
答案　C
7．A.route B．time C．day D．city
解析　上文中的“We made our route”是提示。
答案　A
8．A.come up B．turn around
C．find out D．ride by
解析　从上文中的“Last week，for three consecutive(连续的)days，we biked that __7__．”可知，第四天，当作者和丈夫快到这条街的时候，作者向丈夫提到他们应当再次“骑车经过”这条街道。ride by “骑车经过”。come up“走上前”；turn around“转过来”；find out “弄清楚，搞明白”。
答案　D
9．A.picked B．destroyed C．faded D．blown
解析　依据后面的“and there is nothing to see”可知，作者的丈夫认为，花已经“凋谢”。
答案　C
10．A.sea B．picture C．part D．corner
解析　从后面作者的回答“No，those trees are in full bloom！”可知，作者看到的是一片“花海”。
答案　A
11．A.pleased B．excited C．frightened D．amazed
解析　由于丈夫看到的景象跟作者所看到的完全不同，因此作者感到“吃惊”。
答案　D
12．A.unimportant B．unattractive
C．improper D．priceless
解析　从上文作者丈夫说的话可知，他认为眼前的花已经不值得看，已经“没有吸引力”了，故选unattractive。
答案　B
13．A.Obviously B．Fortunately
C．Naturally D．Unluckily
解析　从上文作者和丈夫不同的回答可知，“明显”他们的观点完全“不同”。
答案　A
14．A.correct B．similar C．different D．realistic
解析　参见上题解析。
答案　C
15．A.warn B．convince C．argue D．point
解析　从上文中的“I can see no point in arguing”可知，作者认为没有必要去跟丈夫争辩或尽力去“说服”他。convince“使信任，说服”。
答案　B
16．A.optimism B．sight C．romance D．reason
解析　从后文可知，作者从伤痛中获得了新生，因此她对生活布满了“乐观”，故用optimism。
答案　A
17．A.challenge B．hardship C．promise D．uncertainty
解析　从上下文可以看出，在她的眼中，生活布满了“期望”。promise“期望”。
答案　C
18．A.lasting B．changing C．coming D．moving
解析　从下文中的“One strong rainstorm or heavy wind removes the blossoms from the trees.The growing cycle that follows...”可知，春天是一个不断“变化”的季节。
答案　B
19．A.takes over B．gets on
C．makes out D．brings on
解析　此处指会“带来”新的生气。bring on“带来”；take over“接管”；get on“与……相处，进展”；make out “辨认出”。
答案　D
20．A.while B．since C．when D．unless
解析　前后是对比关系，故用while“而”。
答案　A
B
体裁：说明文　话题：世界文化　时间：14分钟
Would you dare to put your shoes on the table? If so，then you may face death.Putting a hat on the bed could cause __1__ spirits to slip into your clean sheets! And opening an umbrella indoors might bring punishments.
Most superstitions(迷信)are __2__ to something negative，or the thought that something will bring bad luck.For example，the number thirteen is __3__ by many to be unlucky，especially Friday falls on the 13th of the month.In many cultures，twelve is a number of __4__—there are twelve months of the year and 12 animal zodiacs(黄道十二宫图) in Chinese culture.__5__，thirteen is considered incomplete，unusual and therefore unlucky.
Walking under a ladder is also __6__ that many people believe will bring bad luck.Some think that walking under a ladder is not polite to God，so they don't take the __7__．Others，perhaps，are afraid that something will __8__ on their head from a great height!
One of the most famous superstitions is that __9__ a mirror will bring seven years of bad luck.In ancient Greek culture，many people held the __10__ that a mirror reflected a person's soul.The soul would be __11__ too，if the mirror was broken.
__12__ cats have long been linked to luck.If one crosses your path，it is __13__ to bring you ill fortune __14__ even death.However，in the UK and Ireland，it's generally considered to be a sign of future __15__ if a black cat crosses your path.
Superstitions have been __16__ in many cultures for thousands of years，and many of these beliefs can still be found in __17__ societies.Dr.Kevin Foster，from Harvard University，believes it is an example of humans interpreting(诠释) and __18__ to threats.
Most people know these threats are __19__．But why are people still so superstitious? Well，it seems that many people would prefer to be better __20__ than sorry.
【语篇导读】　本文为说明文，介绍了世界各地的一些迷信观念。
1．A.high B．evil C．good D．smart
解析　依据本段的内容以及后文说到大部分迷信通常是消极的。故此处应为表示负面意思的词，evil意为“邪恶的”，符合语境。
答案　B
2．A.related B．devoted C．addicted D．returned
解析　大多数迷信与消极的东西相关。be related to意为“与……相关的”，符合语境。
答案　A
3．A.reported B．announced
C．designed D．thought
解析　数字13被很多人“认为”是不吉利的，尤其是当一个月的13号又是星期五的话就更不吉利了。
答案　D
4．A.business B．sadness
C．completeness D．weakness
解析　依据破折号后的内容以及与后文的“thirteen is considered incomplete”对比可知，此处应为completeness，意为“完整”。
答案　C
5．A.In contrast B．In time
C．In addition D．In particular
解析　空处前后是12和13的对比，故应选In contrast表示“相比之下，相反”。in time“准时”；in addition“除此以外”；in particular“尤其”。
答案　A
6．A.nothing B．something
C．anything D．everything
解析　在梯子下走也被很多人认为是会带来厄运的事。
答案　B
7．A.time B．luck C．risk D．trouble
解析　一些人认为在梯子下走对上帝不礼貌，所以他们不会去冒这个险。take a risk意为“冒险(做某事)”，符合语境。
答案　C
8．A.fall B．explode C．move D．change
解析　另外一些人或许担忧从很高的地方“掉落”什么东西砸到他们头上。
答案　A
9．A.buying B．watching
C．cleaning D．breaking
解析　依据后文的“if the mirror was broken”可知，此处指“打碎”镜子。
答案　D
10．A.fact B．belief C．hope D．comment
解析　在古希腊文化中，很多人有这样的信念，认为镜子反映人的灵魂。belief意为“信念”，符合语境。
答案　B
11．A.saved B．repaired C．harmed D．protected
解析　人们认为镜子反映人的灵魂，假如镜子碎了，灵魂也会“受损”。
答案　C
12．A.White B．Black C．Brown D．Yellow
解析　黑猫始终与运气相关联。后面的“a black cat crosses your path”是提示。
答案　B
13．A.certain B．impossible C．glad D．free
解析　假如一只黑猫从你面前走过的话，“确定”会给你带来厄运或者甚至死亡。
答案　A
14．A.then B．but C．so D．or
解析　参见上题解析。or意为“或者”表示选择关系。
答案　D
15．A.disaster B．mistake C．loss D．prosperity
解析　依据However可知，此处与前文为转折关系，故此处指的是在英国和爱尔兰，人们认为遇见黑猫是将来富强的预兆。prosperity意为“富强，兴盛”，符合语境。
答案　D
16．A.found B．missed C．ignored D．explained
解析　依据后文中的“and many of these beliefs can still be found”可知，应选found。
答案　A
17．A.local B．old C．modern D．ancient
解析　很多这些信念在现代社会中也能找到。
答案　C
18．A.contributing B．reacting
C．leading D．adapting
解析　哈佛高校的Dr.Kevin Foster认为这是人类对威逼的诠释和反应的例子。react to意为“对……作出反应”，符合语境。
答案　B
19．A.incorrect B．meaningful
C．interesting D．strange
解析　很多人知道这种威逼是不正确的。
答案　A
20．A.easy B．successful
C．safe D．helpful
解析　好像很多人宁愿更平安也不愿感到圆满。
答案　C